| Sport: | Alpine Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | April 6, 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Hometown: | Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Residence: | Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'7" / 144 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002, 1998 |
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 26 - 10:00a | Slalom, Run 1 of 2 | 6 | 51.67 | |
| Fri, Feb 26 - 1:30p | Slalom, Run 2 of 2 | 6 | 1:44.93 | |
| Wed, Feb 24 - 10:00a | Giant Slalom, Run 1 of 2 | 13 | 1:16.16 | |
| Thu, Feb 25 - 9:30a | Giant Slalom, Run 2 of 2 | 13 | 2:28.17 |
As the pilot for the USA-1 bobsled, I broke a 62-year gold medal drought when my sled, the 'Night Train" won the Olympic title at the 2010 Vancouver Games. A degenerative eye condition nearly caused me to quit my sport in 2008, but corrective surgery restored my vision to 20-20.
